Rhode Island § 16-73-5 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]
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§ 16-73-5. Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-73-5
§ 16-73-5. Purpose.
The purpose of child opportunity zones is to implement programs related to the specific community needs that ultimately increase student performance in school. The child opportunity zone shall provide a means to integrate education, health, and social services into schools and link families to the school and community resources. The child opportunity zone may operate programs, including, but not limited to: early childhood initiatives; before-school, after-school and summer enrichment; family engagement initiatives; adult education and family literacy programs based upon community needs.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 3.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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